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COVID-19 in Quebec: What you need to know on Tuesday

Health MinisterChristian Dubsays some regions, including Quebec City and Montreal, are improving but others, such as Saguenay-Lac-Saint Jeanand Mauricie,are seeingan increasein the spread of the coronavirus.

Dr. Horacio Arruda says province is developing revised policy on masks

CBC News Posted: Nov 03, 2020 6:24 AM EST | Last Updated: November 3, 2020

Last week, the province's health minister, Christian Dub, said the month of November would serve as a measuring stick for Quebec's ability to control the second wave of COVID-19. (Ivanoh Demers)

Quebec reported 871 new cases of COVID-19 and 34more deaths on Tuesday, fiveof which were in the past 24 hours. Since the start of the pandemic, there have been108,889confirmedcases and6,317people have died.
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The Quebec governmentsays some regions, including Quebec City and Montreal, are improving while others, such as Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean,Mauricieand Lanaudire,are seeingan increasein the spread of the coronavirus.

Health Minister Christian Dubsaid Tuesday if the regions outside Quebec's two largest cities can better contain COVID-19, the province will be in good shape.

Dr. Horacio Arruda, the province's public health director, also said the province is looking at its own specific recommendations for masks, after Canada's Public Health Agency recommended Canadians choosethree-layer non-medical maskswitha filter layerto prevent the spread of COVID-19.

What are the symptoms of COVID-19?

Fever.
New or worsening cough.
Difficulty breathing.
Sudden loss of smell without a stuffy nose.
Gastrointestinal issues (such as nausea, diarrhea).

If you think you may have COVID-19, the government asks that you call18776444545to schedule an appointment at a screening clinic.

Quebec government reminders for preventing the spread of COVID-19:

Wash your hands frequently.
Avoid touching your face.
Wear a mask or face coveringwhen physical distancing is not possible. Wearing a mask is mandatory in enclosed public spaces across the province.
Stay at least two metres away from other people as much as possible.
Self-isolate for 14 days after returning from a stay outside the country.

You can find information on COVID-19 in the provincehereand information on the situation in Montrealhere.

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